New South Wales Department of Industry

NSW Department of Industry
Department overview
Formed 1 July 2015
Jurisdiction New South Wales
Ministers responsible
Department executive
Website www.industry.nsw.gov.au

The New South Wales Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Infrastructure Development, known as the NSW Department of Industry, leads the NSW Government's contribution to making New South Wales a fertile place to invest and to produce goods and services, thereby creating jobs and opportunities for its citizens. The department's vision is a strong NSW economy building resilient communities.[1]

The chief executive officer, called Secretary, for the department is Simon Smith. The Secretary is responsible to the Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills and Minister for Small Business, currently the Hon. John Barilaro MP who also serves as the Deputy Premier; the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water, Minister for Trade and Industry, currently the Hon. Niall Blair MLC; the Minister for Resources, Energy and Utilities, currently the Hon. Don Harwin MLC; and the Minister for Lands and Forestry and the Minister for Racing, currently the Hon. Paul Toole MP. The Assistant Minister for Skills, the Hon. Adam Marshall MP, supports the administration of the portfolio. All ministers are ultimately responsible to the Parliament of New South Wales.

Responsibilities

The NSW Department of Industry supports all areas of economic activity where NSW has competitive strengths, and has responsibilities for:

  • skill formation and development to match industry demand
  • partnering with stakeholders in stewardship and sustainable use of the state's natural resources, and
  • supporting economic growth in the regions.

The strategies of the NSW Department of Industry are built on close relationships to understand industry's needs. The department delivers a wide range of training and specialist advisory services, and works to secure efficient and dependable government decision-making that contributes to business confidence.

The department measures its success by the growth in quantity of employment and the value of output, and the competitiveness and sustainability of NSW industries.[2]

Structure

The NSW Department of Industry is led by the Secretary, Simon Smith, who is supported by an executive team consisting of the heads of each division. The department has four operational areas delivering to its industries:

  • Trade, business and investment
  • Primary industries, food and water
  • Mineral resources and energy
  • Education and training

A single central division, Finance, Strategy & Operations, provides departmental services and coordination across a range of operational and strategic functions. The Office of the Secretary, Resources Regulator, Communication and Engagement, the Chief Audit Executive and the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer report directly to the Secretary, NSW Department of Industry. Jobs for NSW, TAFE NSW, Local Land Services, the NSW Small Business Commissioner, the Cross-Border Commissioner and the Land and Water Commissioner are aligned with the NSW Department of Industry.[3]

Agencies administered

The following government agencies are administered by the department:[4]

  • Trade, business and investment
    • Cross-Border Commissioner
    • NSW Innovation and Productivity Council
    • NSW Small Business Commissioner
    • Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer
    • Regional Development Advisory Council
  • Primary industries, food and water
    • Department of Primary Industries (technically, a division of the NSW Department of Industry)
      • DPI Agriculture
        • Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW
        • Crown Lands Division
        • Farrer Memorial Trust, a statutory body
        • Forestry Corporation
        • Forestry Policy Unit, a statutory body
        • Forestry Structural Adjustment Committee, an associated body
        • Grain Marketing Act Selection Committee, a statutory body
        • Grain Marketing Consultative Committee, a statutory body
        • McGarvie Smith Institute Trust, a statutory body
        • Murray Valley Wine Grape Industry Development Committee, a statutory body
        • Murray Valley Citrus Marketing Act Selection Committee, a statutory body
        • Murray Valley Citrus Marketing Board, a statutory body
        • Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee, a statutory body
        • New South Wales Dairy Industry Conference, a statutory body
        • New South Wales Food Authority, a statutory body
        • New South Wales Grains Board, a statutory body
        • New South Wales Rural Assistance Authority, a statutory body
        • Rural Lands Protection Boards State Council, a statutory body
        • Soil Conservation Service
        • Tocal College
      • DPI Fisheries
        • Advisory Council on Aquaculture, a statutory body
        • Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing, a statutory body
        • Fisheries Scientific Committee, a statutory body
        • Fish River Water Supply, a statutory body
        • Marine Estate Management Authority, a statutory body
        • Marine Parks Authority NSW
        • Seafood Industry Advisory Council, a statutory body
        • Total Allowable Catch Setting Committee, a statutory body
      • DPI Biosecurity and Food Safety
        • Agricultural Scientific Collections Trust, a statutory body
        • Animal Research Review Panel, a statutory body
        • Animal Welfare Advisory Council
        • Game Council New South Wales, a statutory body
        • Banana Industry Committee, a statutory body
        • Board of Tick Control, a statutory body
        • Board of Veterinary Surgeons of NSW, a statutory body
        • Exhibited Animals Advisory Committee, a statutory body
        • Food Advisory Committee, a statutory body
        • Non-Indigenous Animals Advisory Committee, a statutory body
        • Poultry Meat Industry Committee, a statutory body
        • Rice Marketing Board for the State of New South Wales, a statutory body
        • Riverina Citrus, a statutory body
        • Veterinary Surgeons Investigating Committee, a statutory body
        • Wild Dog Destruction Board, a statutory body
        • Wine Grapes Marketing Board for the City of Griffith Shires of Leeton Carrathool and Murrumbidgee, a statutory body
      • DPI Water
        • Chipping Norton Lakes Authority, a statutory body
        • Cobar Water Board, a statutory body
        • Hunter Water Corporation, a statutory body
        • Lake Illawarra Authority, a statutory body
        • New South Wales Dam Safety Committee, a statutory body
        • New South Wales Office of Water
        • State Water, a corporation
        • Sydney Catchment Authority
        • Sydney Water Corporation, a corporation
        • Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust, a statutory body
  • Mineral resources and energy
  • Education and training

References

  1. ↑ "About the NSW Government". NSW Department of Industry. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
  2. ↑ "About the NSW Government". NSW Department of Industry. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
  3. ↑ "Our Business". NSW Department of Industry. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
  4. ↑ "Our business: Websites". NSW Department of Industry. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
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